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Santa Barbara,CA 93101
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Home/Estate
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,257 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,519
Subdivision 15 - Upper Eastside
MLS Listing ID 25-272
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1887
Lot Size 10,018 Sqft
Acres 0.23
Lot Dimensions 10018.0
Property Sub-Type Home/Estate
Source Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
Property Description
Now available for sale is one of Santa Barbara's most iconic and amazing homes, at the beginning of the exclusive Upper East neighborhood just a few blocks to the heart of downtown. This gorgeous Queen Anne Victorian is one of the first grand homes built in this idyllic coastal town - in 1887 by prominent local financier Joseph Howard - and in recent years has been brought back to its full glory in a meticulous and impeccable authentic restoration. You will marvel at the historic details throughout, and the luxurious new conveniences incorporated in the restoration process by renowned historical architect Peter Becker, punctuated by a spectacularly-designed newer kitchen and primary bathroom. The turnkey property includes . . . an almost-new roof, new A/C for upstairs, re-built deck, added structural, outdoor kitchen, new irrigation, private low-maintenance yard areas, several fruit trees, and a carriage house which is now a 2-car garage plus workshop plus loft space above for a potential ADU.
The location is ideal as it gets - at the beginning of Santa Barbara's Upper East neighborhood just 4-5 blocks to downtown's Theatre/Arts districts, with its many fine dining spots, world-class performing arts theaters, museums, boutique retail and parks. The mid-block location on a cross-street is rare for the semi-urban Upper East, providing a low-traffic low-noise refuge compared to much of the area. See vicinity map and floorplan under Documents. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to purchase a one-of-a-kind gem!
Location
State CA
County Santa Barbara
Community 15 - Upper Eastside
Direction Mid-block south side of Islay Street between Anacapa Street and Santa Barbara Street.
Interior
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Type Living Room,Dining Room,Other
Fireplace Yes
Laundry Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck,Yard Irrigation T/O,Fenced: ALL
Parking Features Gar #2
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Level,Near Public Transit
Foundation Raised
Water SB Wtr
Architectural Style Victorian
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 027-111-002
Acceptable Financing Cash,Ctnl
Listing Terms Cash,Ctnl